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'Pocket gardens' give native plants a place to thrive in cities

"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Published May 15, 2026, 9:24 PM
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'Pocket gardens' give native plants a place to thrive in cities

'Pocket gardens' give native plants a place to thrive in cities "Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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'Pocket gardens' give native plants a place to thrive in cities

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"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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